Acer TravelMate Copilot+ PC: a new boost for learning at the Fermi Institute in Mantova
Many ask themselves which is the best way to introduce AI-based technologies into education. The balance is challenging to find, but the right devices and tools can support educators in this transition, yielding optimal results in terms of classroom management, teaching performance, and student engagement.
Let’s go through an inspiring case study that showcases the potential of AI technologies in high school education!
Technology and artificial intelligence serving education
In the heart of Mantova, the Enrico Fermi High School has embarked on a concrete path toward educational innovation, integrating artificial intelligence into daily school life.
In collaboration with C2 Group and Acer for Education, the school chose to introduce the new Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11, bringing technology into the classroom to empower teachers’ work and support each student in a more personalized way.
A school that moves with the times
“Technology – and artificial intelligence in particular – is becoming part of many aspects of daily life, even in schools.” – Marianna Pavesi, Headteacher of the Fermi Institute.
The challenge, according to the Headteacher, is clear: to make teaching more accessible, inclusive, and effective, helping every student grow and offering teachers tools that can simplify and enhance their work. To address this transformation, an intuitive, fast, and ready-to-use device for school was needed. The answer came with Acer.
Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI Copilot+ PC: designed for schools
“We chose Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI Copilot+ PC with Windows 11 because they are simple to use, fast, and designed for the school environment” – Barbara Papazzoni, Digital Animator at the institute
The features most appreciated by teachers include:
- Instant startup and quick response to commands
- Long-lasting battery, covering the entire school day
- Robust yet lightweight structure, easy to carry between classrooms
- Ample memory (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for multimedia content and complex activities
- High performance thanks to the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor
- Native AI support with Windows 11 Copilot+
“Copilot’s AI functionalities integrate naturally into a teacher’s work. They don’t revolutionize; they support. And that’s exactly what we were looking for.” – Barbara Papazzoni, Digital Animator at the institute
Artificial intelligence for more inclusive teaching
Copilot has also become a valuable ally for inclusion and personalization:
- Automatic summary generation to simplify content
- Support for note-taking and image creation to enrich teaching materials
- Real-time subtitles during video lessons – useful for students with comprehension difficulties
- Assistance with writing and text revision
- Content translation and summarization for non-Italian speaking students or those with special educational needs
“Copilot, for example, allows you to generate summaries, take notes, create images, and much more. During video lessons, automatic subtitles are extremely useful for comprehension, especially for some students.” – Barbara Papazzoni, Digital Animator at the institute
A concrete project, a more prepared school
The collaboration between the Fermi Institute, Acer, and C2 Group had simplicity as its strong point: avoiding complex solutions, focusing on ready-to-use devices, and ensuring a real impact on school life. The result is a school now better equipped to face present challenges and to train future citizens and professionals with digital tools that meet new educational needs.